title: A technique for decompression of the obstructed Kock continent ileostomy.
abstract: A technique is described for intubation of the difficult, obstructed continent ileostomy. This procedure is safe and easily performed with commonly available materials. It initiates immediate primary treatment of the problem with decompression and catheter drainage, and also allows direct inspection of the pouch and valve to assist with planning of definitive treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Tichenor
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Orkin
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Lavery
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*